Walking anywhere in the world at different times of day you can see dramatic changes as the light goes from midday bright to dusk. Early morning/late afternoon light can transform a simple scene to one of great interest as shadows grow longer and shorter. Consider city streets with shadows of tall buildings crossing sidewalks, cars, busses and people. Similarly bright light casting shadows on a flight of stairs creates a canvas of black and white stripes. Just as powerful are shots where the impact of the image is derived from patterns in the composition such as the line-up of palm trees in the tropics with the shadows cast along a sandy beach, rows of theater chairs etc. Different images, interesting interpretations of your own shadow are welcome as well. Be creative - send us your best. 

There is no limit to the number of images submitted.

There will be 10 cash prizewinners, 20 Juror Selections and 20 Honorable Mentions

  
**CASH PRIZES**:

**Grand Prize**: One photographer will receive $1,100\. The image will be featured on the home page of the NYC4PA website.

**First Prize**: 3 photographers will receive $400.

**Second Prize**: 3 photographers will receive $325.

**Third Prize**: 3 photographers will receive $250.

  
**ONLINE GALLERY, CATALOG and AWARD CERTIFICATE:**

All prizewinners will be included in both the online gallery and catalog and be presented with a certificate.

NYC4PA PATTERNS AND SHADOWS 2023

“Water under the bridge”, “Water water everywhere”

So many sayings reference water, songs as well. Water, of late a critical concern in our environment, is so very central to much of our lives. In addition, it is beautiful to photograph. This call is about how you, the photographer, capture water. Is it a thundering waterfall? Is it glistening droplets from a puppy shaking itself off, a surfer caught in the curl, or a reflection in a city pond? Maybe you used a slow shutter to create the soft image of flowing water in a stream. Teardrops, raindrops, dew drops .... ice floes, waterfalls, rapids and serene lakes. The list goes on. Black and white, color, abstract - all 2D mediums are welcome. 

NYC4PA WATER 2023

Patricia Gilman

RED, YELLOW, and BLUE balloons were the trademark of Wonder Bread for 1950s TV kids. They are also the three basic paint colors an artist needs.  Although mixed together you can create a world of color, each stands out on its own as an important visual element.

Los globos ROJOS, AMARILLOS y AZULES eran la marca comercial de Wonder Bread para los niños de la televisión de los años 50. También son los tres colores de pintura básicos que necesita un artista. Aunque mezclados se puede crear un mundo de color, cada uno se destaca por sí solo como un elemento visual importante.

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